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- 22751: Sherlock Holmes
- ... himself did not even think that the Sherlock Holmes stories were good literature, but as he found out, people were not interested in the quality of his writing but rather being entertained by the world's most famous detective. Holmes was created in March 1886 but was not introduced to the public until November 1887 due to lack of funding for his stories. He first appeared in 'A Study of a Scarlet' which was printed as part of a magazine called 'Beeton's Christmas Annual'. The public was also introduced to Holmes' colleague and biographer, Dr Watson. The Victorian public was fascinated by sensational crime and Holmes himself was described as having an immense knowledge of sensational literature ... for a figure of hope and inspiration. The selection criteria were short: Someone who always got his man. The only one who fitted this description was Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes was not only the world's greatest detective, but he also lived in London. He was someone close to home and a man well steeped in Victorian traditions. Holmes was just like any other Englishman at the time. He read ...
- 22752: Much Ado About Nothing - Passion Vs. Reason
- ... to concede their love, they leave themselves vulnerable to rejection by the other one, and they continue the farce. This situation is often associated with relationships that take place during the adolescent stages of people’s lives, but in Much Ado About Nothing these types of goings on take place between a mature man and woman. These characters are Benedict and Beatrice. Every time they met, battles of wit and words ... of their companions. One night while at a masked ball under disguise Benedict goes to ask Beatrice to dance with him. She, unknowing that it is he, went on to inquire about the masked man’s knowledge of Benedict. She then went on to make fun of him, calling him a "jester" and a simple object of amusement to the Prince and all of his company. She lashed out even more ... about. He was going to change his ways towards her and express his new found love. Beatrice was the victim of a similar scheme by her friends Hero and Ursula. They spoke of how Benedick’s love of Beatrice was useless because Beatrice could never love a man after all that she has said. This prompted thoughts in her head similar to those in Benedick’s. They both now thought ...
- 22753: History Of Singing Styles
- ... easily see where certain things interlinked to create a new style or method of singing. From the western side of things, the first significant frame was the operatic movement. This began in the early 1600's with the first ever Opera 1602. It was called Orpheo and was written by Monteverdi. The singing style that existed between 1600 and 1750 was known as Baroque. Baroque basically referred to a pure sound without verbrato. Some words to describe this is ornamental and florid. An example of a composition from this time is Handel's Messiah. Between 1750-1800 was the classical era with many famous composers emerging. One such composer was Mozart who had success with his comic operas and the requiem mass. 1800-1900 was known as the ... writing successful comical operas. This passed through with My Fair Lady and Guys and Dolls all the way to Andrew Lloyd Webber and his works. So opera became musicals. The other major influence on today's music came from the Black American culture. Early on black slaves were brought to America and introduced their music to Western culture by singing in the churches etc. This developed the Negro spirituals and ...
- 22754: How Should We Treat the Homeless?
- ... hard for me to do because there are many reasons for a person to be homeless, and some of them should be treated differently from others. I feel that the runaways and drug addicts don't deserve as much as the unemployed and war veteran types. But I feel in my heart that all people with no homes, or lives for that matter, should get some sort of help to survive ... of people throw away perfectly good food, and when they do he finds it. Eighner says the food "can be evaluated with some confidence largely on the basis of appearance." In my opinion, I don't care if the food looks perfect, I wouldn't eat garbage unless I was dying from hunger. But eating is only one problem facing the homeless. Their second priority should be shelter. Where will they go if it is freezing or something? Many ...
- 22755: Frankenstein: Morality
- ... by people, honored by people and revered since the beginning of time. Yet even today not one person can say what is morally right. It is a matter of opinion. It was Dr.Victor Frankenstein's opinion that it was alright to create a "monster". Frankenstein's creation needed a companion. Knowing that his first creation was evil should the doctor make a second? With the knowledge at hand, to Dr.Frankenstein, it is not at all morally correct to bring another ... bestow I will quit the neighbourhood of man,"(pg 142) promises the morally corrupt monster to the doctor upon the completion of his partner. When the doctor, if and when he, finished his first creation's mate there is a chance that the monsters will not keep their promise and stay in Europe envoking fear into townfolk. The good doctor, trying to act morally, destroys the monster for the good ...
- 22756: Chaucer
- ... similarly. With few exceptions, such as types of clothing, the Doctor and witch doctor are different The brightly colored, expensively made clothes (ll. 449-450) would be substituted for dark, black, flowing robes. The Doctor’s eyes full of strength and intellect. The witch, full of power and demon possession. Despite their differences, their likeness of their actions are greatly similar. They both make magic charms and effigies(l. 428) with ... with their appearances different, but their intentions and thoughts the same. Stereotypes are seen only in the imagination. And it is in the imagination from which a television evangelist is characteristically similar to Geoffrey Chaucer’s Summoner. The evangelist is a deceiver to many. He quotes scripture of Biblical content, to put forth an act or display that he might appear unto others as a "man of God." The Summoner is ... about the pastor of the church of which I attend, Reverend Wayne Miller. A true man of God, one of righteousness, can be depicted by the fruit that is produced from the love in one’s heart for God. Pastor Miller can physically be drawn from extravagant, wool suit and tie. Suspenders tightly clamped to his matching dress pants. From his balding red hair, to his sparkling dress shoes, Wayne ...
- 22757: The Severity Of Sins In The Sc
- ... the three sinners in The Scarlet Letter based upon their sins, and the circumstances that surround them. The least severe sinner is Hester Prynne, followed by Reverend Dimmesdale, and the most severe sinner in Levin s mind is Roger Chilingworth. For Hester, Levin states that her affair with Dimmesdale is pardonable (Levin, 10) because the lull in her relationship with Chilingworth was natural, and there was nothing that she could do ... Levin, 11) He also has seemingly been forced into his role, but cannot publicly repent like Hester does by wearing a scarlet letter, or wearing a black veil. Levin continues by saying that by Hawthorne s standard the Reverend has been more sinful than she has. (Levin, 11) Although it is not discussed in the criticism, the point that Levin makes can be proven in the story when Mr. Dimmesdale is ... the basic premise is that maybe he really is more evil than he appears. Finally, the crudest sinner in The Scarlet Letter is Roger Chilingworth. Levin describes him in his criticism as follows: Chilingworth, who s assumed name betrays his frigid nature, plays the role of the secret sharer, prying into his wife s illicit affair, spying upon her lover unawares, and pulling the strings of the psychological romance. (Levin, ...
- 22758: Anne Frank
- Anne Frank was born on June 12, 1929, in the German City of Frankfort. Anne Frank lived with her family in a nice house. Anne and her sister, Margot’s childhood was a secure place inhabited by loving parents, relatives and nurses. However, when the Nazis had gained power in some parts of Germany, everything began to change. The Nazis wanted all Jews to be killed. Otto Frank, Anne's father, did not wait for the Nazis to come into full power. In 1933, the Franks left Frankfort. Mrs. Frank and the two girls joined her mother in Aachen, near the Belgian border. Otto Frank ... Frankfort. She attended Montessori School and had a lot of friends. However her father was still worried, for in Germany the Nazis gained almost complete power. In 1940, the Germans invaded and conquered Holland. Anne's life had changed by the Germans taking control. She could not go to her school, and was to attend the Jewish Lyceum. No Jews were allowed out on the streets at night. Her life ...
- 22759: Jane Eyre
- ... my search for a way to reconcile my need for love with my search for a way of life acceptable to God is important. After eight years at Lowood, I am stricken with Helen Burn’s urge of moderation and endurance of me “thinking too much of the love of human being (Bronte 101).” Evidently, I am not content with the lot that assigns to me by Lowood, but as Helen dies, I am able to draw strength from Helen’s faith, ultimately making me stronger. My faith in a higher purpose is what guides me throughout my turbulent life to finally achieve happiness. Again, I revolt against the attempt of others to define my identity ... be reached, and prevented by many impediments from returning to that it has quitted (Bronte 85).” Each new habitation except the last brings me into the orbit of new and unexpected friends; however solitary one’s may appear in the world. The discern of my “spiritual isolation” represents the human condition that I repeatedly see in myself (Howes 89). The suffering and abuse through life itself, awakens my consciousness. With ...
- 22760: Frankenstein
- ... by people, honored by people and cherished since the beginning of time. Yet even today not one person can say what is morally right. It is a matter of opinion. It was Dr.Victor Frankenstein's opinion that it was alright to create a creature. Frankenstein's creation needed a companion. Knowing that his first creation was evil should the doctor make a second? With the knowledge at hand, to Dr.Frankenstein, it is not at all morally correct to bring another ... With the companion you bestow I will quit the neighborhood of man,"(pg 142) promises the morally corrupt monster to the doctor upon the completion of his partner. When the doctor finishes his first creation's mate there is a chance that they will not keep their promise and stay in Europe, envoking fear into the people that live nearby. The good doctor, trying to act morally, destroys the monster ...
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